Jim Healer
About Jim Healer
Jim Healer is a Senior Manager in DBA and Reporting Engineering at Aventiv Technologies, with extensive experience in database administration and infrastructure management across various companies. He has a strong background in Oracle Engineered Systems and virtualization technologies, along with a diverse educational background in music performance, accounting, and management information systems.
Current Role at Aventiv Technologies
Jim Healer serves as the Senior Manager of DBA & Reporting Engineering at Aventiv Technologies, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees database administration and reporting engineering efforts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of database systems. He contributes to the technical direction of projects and provides leadership to his team in Carrollton, Texas.
Previous Experience in Database Administration
Prior to his current role, Jim Healer accumulated significant experience in database administration across various organizations. He worked at Rexel as a Database Administrator from 2003 to 2005, and later at DSC Communications from 1996 to 1999. His tenure at Accenture Enkitec Group as an Infrastructure Senior Principal Consultant spanned a decade from 2005 to 2015, where he developed expertise in infrastructure solutions.
Leadership Roles in Infrastructure Delivery
Jim Healer held a leadership position as Director of Infrastructure & Engineered Systems Delivery at Infolob Solutions, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included managing infrastructure projects and ensuring the delivery of engineered systems. He also served as a Principal Consultant at Cintra Software and Services for a brief period in 2019 to 2020, focusing on engineered systems.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jim Healer studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he focused on Music Performance, Accounting, and Management Information Systems from 1990 to 1994. He later attended Texas Tech University, earning a BBA in Management Information Systems from 1994 to 1996. He is also certified as an Oracle Certified Associate in Oracle Linux, enhancing his qualifications in database technologies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jim Healer possesses extensive technical skills in Oracle Engineered Systems, including Exadata and Oracle Database Appliance. He is proficient in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Oracle VM, and knowledgeable in various file systems and logical volume managers. His expertise extends to networking technologies and storage systems, making him a well-rounded professional in the IT infrastructure domain.